BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
1,020 km
634 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,020 km
634 mi / 551 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
326°
north northwest

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BEY IST
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BEY IST
ICAO Code OLBA LTFM
City Beirut Istanbul
Country Lebanon Turkey
Timezone Asia/Beirut Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 87 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 41.280000, 28.750000

Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,020 kilometers (634 miles / 551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Lebanon with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:58 in Beirut, it's 21:58 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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